Madison, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (53701)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 44°F
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This Date in Weather History
1903 - New York City was deluged with 11.17 inches of rain 24 hours to establish a state record. Severe flooding occurred in the Passaic Valley of New Jersey where more than fifteen inches of rain was reported.
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Madison 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Thursday Oct 9
Day: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Oct 10
Day: A chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Oct 11
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Oct 12
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Oct 13
Day: A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Oct 14
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Oct 15
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Sunset 6:26 PM
Last Light 6:54 PM
Moonset 10:15 AM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Wed's High Temperature
103 at 16 Miles Southwest Of Tecopa, CA
Thu's Low Temperature
18 at 32 Miles West-southwest Of Bynum, MT
Weather Folklore
When the sun sets bright and clear, an easterly wind you need not fear.
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About Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the second-most populous city in the state with a population of 269,840 at the 2020 census, while the Madison metropolitan area has an estimated 708,000 residents. With a downtown centrally located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, the city also encompasses Lake Wingra. Madison was founded in 1836 and is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison. It is the county seat of Dane County.
As the state capital, Madison is home to government chambers, including the Wisconsin State Capitol. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Major companies in the city include American Family Insurance and TruStage Financial Group. Tourism also plays a vital role in the local economy, generating over $1 billion in 2018. The city features a variety of cultural and recreational institutions, including the Chazen Museum of Art, Henry Vilas Zoo, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Overture Center for the Arts.
As of 2024, Madison is the fastest-growing city in the state. The city has a long-standing reputation for progressive political activity and is regarded as the most politically liberal city in Wisconsin. The presence of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other educational institutions significantly shapes the local economy, culture, and demographics. Madison boasts one of the highest numbers of parks and playgrounds per capita among the 100 largest U.S. cities and is widely recognized as a bicycle-friendly community. Within the city are nine National Historic Landmarks, including several buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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